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DNC ’08: Schweitzer on Energy

Apart from anything else, the Democratic National Convention can bring national (and even international) attention to politicians at the state level. It can be a chance for speakers to raise their profile by demonstrating their potential to take the national stage – as evidenced by the impact of the 2008 nominee’s speech back at the 2004 convention.

There are plenty of links and comments on the speeches of Ted Kennedy, Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. But if you haven’t seen it already, here is Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer’s 15 minutes on energy policy: